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Class Teacher
Felix Primary School Address: Felixstowe, Suffolk IP11 9ED Salary: MPR / UPR (£13,166 - £20,419 actual) Hours: 0.4 FTE, Part-Time Contract: Maternity Cover (required to start September 2026) Reference: 5261
About Felix Primary School
Felix Primary School seeks an exceptional Class Teacher who is passionate about inspiring a love of learning and nurturing the whole child. The school is dedicated to developing pupils’ personal, social, and emotional skills while maintaining high academic standards. You will join a highly ambitious, committed, and supportive staff team with a shared mission: to create an enriching and rigorous school experience for every learner from Reception to Year 6.
At Felix Primary, children and their progress are at the heart of everything. The school aims to:
- Provide an outstanding learning community for every pupil.
- Foster confidence and readiness for transition to high school.
- Support personal growth through inclusivity and a tailored approach to each child’s journey.
The school is part of the Sapientia Trust, a collaborative network of 11 primary schools. Sapientia offers:
- Continuous professional development opportunities.
- Networking forums for staff to build expertise together.
The Role: Class Teacher (Maternity Cover)
Felix Primary is looking for an ideal candidate who embodies the following values and skills:
- A life-long learner with a commitment to continuous professional growth.
- Passionate about teaching with energy, drive, and flexibility to contribute to a nurturing, unique school.
- A collaborative team player with:
- Excellent communication skills and a warm, caring personality.
- A strong sense of humour that builds positive relationships with pupils and colleagues.
- Experience ensuring inclusivity for all pupils, including those with SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities).
- High expectations for pupil behaviour and academic standards.
- Ability to increase standards and improve outcomes.
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Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver outstanding teaching and learning, aligning with high academic and social-emotional expectations in the classroom.
- Promote an inclusive, supportive environment through positive relationships and a focus on belonging, wellbeing, and belonging.
- Model and support collaborative leadership, engaging with staff, parents, and the trust to drive excellence.
- Embed proven strategies to raise standards and ensure every child reaches their fullest potential.
- Engage in professional development to continuously refine teaching approaches.
- Represent the school’s commitment to information and high achievement, championing its unique ethos.
Requirements
The school is looking for an application from an experienced and dedicated Class Teacher who:
- Possesses a proven track record of improving pupil outcomes.
- Has expertise in inclusivity and SEND provision.
- Can confidently showcase their passion for collaborative leadership.
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Benefits & Company Culture
- Safe and supportive learning environment with personalised attention.
- Access to continual professional development through the Sapientia Trust.
- Working within a small but highly committed community where each member’s contributions matter.
- Opportunity to lead a school that values uniqueness, inclusivity, and high achievement.
Application Process
Applications for this Maternity Cover Class Teacher position should be completed via the Sapientia Trust’s recruitment website.
Key details:
- Closing date: 1pm, 17 July 2026
- Applications are considered upon receipt—apply early!
- The position will shortly open on Suffolk Jobs Direct (promoted as SPJ with Standard Plus Job description).
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Important Notes
- Safeguarding commitment: All applicants will undergo necessary checks to verify suitability for working with children.
- Equal opportunities: Felix Primary and Sapientia Trust encourage applications from diverse backgrounds.
- All shortlisted candidates will require references as required by “Keeping Children Safe in Education (Department for Education: September 2022) guidelines.”
Next Steps
Explore Felix Primary School’s values and ethos. If you match our ambition to achieve excellence through such education, apply today and continue the work of building and caring for our community. We look forward to receiving your in-depth application.
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